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Makara (Capricorn) Rashi: Lord Saturn, Nakshatras, Name Letters and Moon Dates
What is Makara rashi?
Makara (Capricorn) is the 10th of the 12 sidereal rashis, spanning 270°–300° of the zodiac. Its lord is Saturn, its element earth (prithvi) and it is a chara (movable) sign.
The Moon is next in Makara from 15 November 2026, 3:11 AM IST to 17 November 2026, 3:30 PM IST. In 2026 the Sun is in Makara from 14 January 2026, 3:07 PM IST to 13 February 2026, 4:08 AM IST.
Which planet rules Makara rashi?
Saturn rules Makara. The table lists the sign's fixed facts.
| Rashi | Makara (Capricorn) |
| Number in the zodiac | 10 |
| Sidereal span | 270°–300° |
| Lord (swami) | Saturn |
| Element (tattva) | Earth (Prithvi) |
| Nature | Chara (movable) |
| Symbol | the makara, a sea creature |
| Nakshatras | Uttara Ashadha padas 2–4, Shravana padas 1–4, Dhanishta padas 1–2 |
Which nakshatras are in Makara?
Uttara Ashadha padas 2–4, Shravana padas 1–4, Dhanishta padas 1–2.
Which letters do Makara rashi names start with?
Bho, Ja, Ji, Khi, Khu, Khe, Kho, Ga, Gi. Baby names by nakshatra
When is the Moon in Makara next?
| Moon enters | Moon leaves | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 60 h 19 min | ||
| 60 h 44 min | ||
| 60 h 35 min |
When does the Sun enter Makara?
The Sun's entry into a sidereal sign is the Makara Sankranti. Dates are for the sidereal (Lahiri) zodiac used in Indian calendars, not the Western tropical zodiac.
| Year | Sun enters | Sun leaves |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ||
| 2027 |
The other rashis
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the lord of Makara rashi?
- Saturn is the lord of Makara (Capricorn).
- Which nakshatras fall in Makara?
- Uttara Ashadha padas 2–4, Shravana padas 1–4, Dhanishta padas 1–2.
- What are the name letters for Makara rashi?
- Bho, Ja, Ji, Khi, Khu, Khe, Kho, Ga, Gi.
- When is the Moon in Makara?
- The Moon is next in Makara from 15 November 2026, 3:11 AM IST to 17 November 2026, 3:30 PM IST.
- When is the Sun in Makara in 2026?
- In 2026 the Sun is in Makara from 14 January 2026, 3:07 PM IST to 13 February 2026, 4:08 AM IST.
- Is Makara the same as Capricorn in Western astrology?
- It is the same twelfth of the zodiac by name, but Indian astrology measures it in the sidereal zodiac, which is now about 24° behind the tropical zodiac of Western astrology, so the Sun enters Makara about three weeks later than Western Capricorn begins.
Positions: sidereal (nirayana) zodiac, Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa, Swiss Ephemeris with its data files. Times are Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+05:30), the moment the Moon or Sun crosses the boundary, truncated to the minute; the same instant holds everywhere, only the clock time differs. Lord, element and nature: Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, chapter 4. How we calculate